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Thrillers and Suspense September 2021 |
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| Fierce Little Thing by Miranda Beverly-WhittemoreWhat it's about: Twenty years after escaping from a cult, five people start receiving threatening letters demanding they return to the group's compound in rural Maine.
What's at stake: The truth about a terrible crime the five people committed as teenagers, which could destroy the independent lives they've built if it comes out. |
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| Mrs. March by Virginia FeitoWhat it is: An intricately plotted, gothic-tinged story that explores trauma, neglect, and the line between fact and fiction.
Starring: The titular Mrs. March, whose sense of self and connection to reality come undone after learning that a polarizing character in one of her husband's bestselling crime novels might actually be inspired by her.
Media Buzz: A film adaptation of Mrs. March is in development, with Elisabeth Moss slated to star. |
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| The Cover Wife by Dan FespermanThe premise: CIA agent Claire Saylor is growing bored and restless with her posting in Hamburg, Germany, posing as the wife of an academic known for his controversial interpretations of the Quran.
The problem: Claire jumps at the chance for a new (and potentially more rewarding) assignment -- a dangerous investigation of the newest recruit to a fledgling terrorist group, a man who has started questioning his commitment to their radical cause.
Also available in eAudiobook on Hoopla |
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| The Woman in the Purple Skirt by Natsuko ImamuraWhat it is: A spare, creepy tale of obsession and the ways extreme loneliness can warp a person's character.
Starring: The Woman in the Purple Skirt, who visits the same park every day; The Woman in the Yellow Cardigan, a hotel housekeeper whose empty life and curious mind lead her to grow increasingly fascinated with The Woman in the Purple Skirt.
About the author: Natsuko Imamura is a bestselling, award-winning Japanese novelist. The Woman in the Purple Skirt is the first of her works to be translated into English. |
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| The Damage by Caitlin WahrerWhat it's about: The devastating impact that a sexual assault and the subsequent failures of the legal system have on a survivor and his family.
Starring: Nick, a college student who was assaulted by a local powerbroker; Raymond, the perpetrator, who uses his community ties to evade justice; Nick's brother Tony, who is increasingly desperate to take justice into his own hands; and Julia, an attorney who must watch as her husband Tony is consumed by his desire for vengeance.
Why you should read it: The well-developed characters, who offer their own unique perspectives through alternating narration duties; the focus on a male survivor, when such assaults often go unreported. |
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| Double Threat by F. Paul WilsonWhat it is: An offbeat, thought-provoking, science fiction-based thriller featuring a surprisingly effective blend of suspense and whimsy.
The setup: Con artist Stanka Daley begins hearing a voice in her head after a strange encounter in the California desert, and after she develops remarkable healing powers, she's pursued by a wealthy, alien-obsessed cult.
Also available in eAudiobook on Hoopla |
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